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  • This is a slow-building story but I rather enjoyed the deep discussions on religion that were fostered by the relationships of the brothers. It took me a little longer than usual to finish this book and I felt a little let down by the ending. I could not figure out why the women were even given sp ... Continue

    This is a slow-building story but I rather enjoyed the deep discussions on religion that were fostered by the relationships of the brothers. It took me a little longer than usual to finish this book and I felt a little let down by the ending. I could not figure out why the women were even given speaking parts. And I could not figure out their relationships with the brothers or who loved whom? All in all, I am glad I read this book for what I gained from it. I do feel I lost something in the translation.

    

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  • Interesting, but over-long, I think.

    

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• ― Leebeck said on Feb 28, 2008 about the Paperback edition| Add your feedback

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  • Possibly the greatest book ever written. IMO

    

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• ― darkwalker said on Nov 6, 2007 about the Paperback edition| 1 feedback| 1 feedback

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  • Not fond of this translation, but the Magarshack translation was wonderful.

    

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• ― guaddess said on May 30, 2007 about the Paperback edition| Add your feedback

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